Mark Kirk: “Don't you think that's kind of putting the cart--don't you defend the site before you invest in it?”

I am always concerned about what our policy is in the world as it relates to how we deal with achieving the release of hostages.

It is imperative for the Committee, in its oversight responsibilities, get to the bottom of exactly how much cash has been transferred.

This is one of the gravest threats facing our national security and the security of our allies.

When Rouhani and his folks are sitting there with $1.7 billion in their jeans, it can be made very much worth their while.